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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.63, 315.69 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.63, 315.69 and 182.19 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.63 : 315.69 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.63/315.69 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.63x = 315.69 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.63x = 57,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,515.56/228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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